No. 3,440 in Spanish

encargadas

"Encargadas" means "persons in charge" or "responsible (for something)."

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Ellas son las encargadas de organizar la fiesta.
They are in charge of organizing the party.
'Encargadas' is used as a noun meaning 'those in charge' referring to the female individuals responsible for an action.
Las personas encargadas deben completar este formulario.
The individuals in charge must complete this form.
'Encargadas' serves as an adjective modifying 'personas', indicating responsibility.
María siempre está encargada cuando el jefe viaja.
María is always in charge when the boss travels.
'Encargada' is used in a feminine singular form to describe the subject María, showing temporary responsibility.

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